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UConn head coach Geno Auriemma and associate head coach Chris Dailey honored before Wednesday's game.

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UConn’s Geno Auriemma sets all-time college basketball wins record

Detroit Tigers’ Tarik Skubal and Atlanta Braves’ Chris Sale earns first Cy Young.

Tigers’ Tarik Skubal and Braves’ Chris Sale win first Cy Young Awards

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - NOVEMBER 19: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics shoots against Sam Merrill #5 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first quarter of the Emirates NBA Cup at TD Garden on November 19, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Winslow Townson/Getty Images)

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Boston Celtics end Cleveland Cavaliers’ unbeaten start to the season, Lakers rookie makes history and more from the NBA

Rafael Nadal waved to adoring fans after losing his Davis Cup Finals singles match on Tuesday.

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Rafael Nadal retires after Spain is upset by the Netherlands in the Davis Cup

Chris Cole #18 of the Georgia Bulldogs celebrates with teammates after recovering a fumble during the fourth quarter against the Tennessee Volunteers at Sanford Stadium on November 16, 2024 in Athens, Georgia. Georgia defeated Tennessee 31-17.

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Big Ten and SEC continue to hold sway in latest College Football Playoff rankings

Apr 22, 2023; Boulder, CO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach holds the hand of fan Peggy Coppom before the start of the spring game at Folsom Filed. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

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Deion Sanders honors 100-year-old Colorado Buffaloes superfan with ‘Peggy’ apparel line

Josh Allen was pivitol in the Buffalo Bills' Week 11 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs.

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Shake-up at the top of AFC? Season over for Jets and Cowboys? Struggles for kickers? NFL Week 11 takeaways

Washington Spirit owner Michele Kang pledges $30 million to US Soccer

The ‘Trump dance’ takes the sports world by storm

Statue of English soccer player Harry Kane becomes latest sports sculpture to face criticism

LIV Golf’s Sergio Garcia is set to rejoin DP World Tour, aiding Ryder Cup ambitions

Houston Texans pull away to hand Dallas Cowboys fifth straight loss

Tearful Rory McIlroy caps tumultuous year with double DP World Tour win

USMNT beats Jamaica to book place in CONCACAF Nations League semifinals

Cleveland Cavaliers become just 4th team in NBA history to start season 15-0 and more from Sunday’s action

(L-R) Julian Alaphilippe of France, Rien Schuurhuis of Vatican, Remco Evenepoel of Belgium and Romain Bardet of France prior to the 95th UCI Road World Championships 2022, Men Elite Road Race a 266,9km race from Helensburgh to Wollongong / #Wollongong2022 / on September 25, 2022 in Helensburgh, Australia.

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Can the sporty be Godly? Why the Vatican is in the race to become a global sporting presence

Rafael Nadal retires as one of the best players in the history of tennis.

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Rafael Nadal: Farewell to the ‘King of Clay’

More than a game

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 15: (L-R) Jake Paul and Mike Tyson fight during LIVE On Netflix: Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson at AT&T Stadium on November 15, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images for Netflix © 2024)

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Meet the man spearheading Jake Paul’s divisive boxing career

INDIAN WELLS, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 20: Taylor Fritz of the United States holds his winners trophy with his girlfriend Morgan Riddle after his straight sets victory against Rafael Nadal of Spain in the men's Final on Day 14 of the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden on March 20, 2022 in Indian Wells, California. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

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US tennis star Taylor Fritz hails ‘amazing’ impact of influencer girlfriend after impressive season

Tennis - 6 Kings Slam - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - October 19, 2024 Italy's Jannik Sinner posses with the trophy after winning the final alongside Spain's Carlos Alcaraz REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed

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Sinner and Alcaraz look set to dominate men’s tennis. Is it time to call them the ‘Big Two?’

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Tyson returned to professional boxing 19 years after his last bout. There are neurological concerns for the 58-year-old

In the spotlight

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After shooting to newfound internet stardom, Kim Ye-ji insists that ‘nothing has changed much’ since the Olympics

Ellie the elephant and others smile and dance in front of a camera at the Barclays Center in New York City, on Sunday, September 29.

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She’s a fashion icon and social media star. How a sports mascot took the internet by storm

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The 2024 WNBA season: A historic year for women’s basketball, both on and off the court

TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA - SEPTEMBER 28: Ryan Williams #2 of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrates after his team's victory against the Georgia Bulldogs at Bryant-Denny Stadium on September 28, 2024 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

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The 17-year-old sensation starring for Alabama and earning praise from LeBron James and Serena Williams

Video

Tennis - 6 Kings Slam - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - October 19, 2024 Italy's Jannik Sinner posses with the trophy after winning the final alongside Spain's Carlos Alcaraz REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed

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Video Sinner & Alcaraz spearheading tennis’ charge into a new era 3:52

<p>We're down to the final round robin games at the Nitto ATP Tour Finals in Turin and Thursday sees two friends come up against each other – Each with a chance of making it through to the weekend's Semi-Finals. Whatever happens on Thursday the duo have had seasons to remember and as they've been telling CNN's Aleks Klosok there's still so much to play for in the weeks ahead. </p>

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Video Taylor Fritz and Alex de Minaur reflect on breakthrough seasons 3:22

<p>Kansas City Chiefs legend Christian Okoye (prono: <em>oh-co-ye</em>) is better known to NFL fans as the “Nigerian Nightmare” - but before he was the first Nigerian position player to make it big in the NFL, he switched gears from a career in athletics to become one of the best running backs in NFL history. Okoye is our latest African Voices Playmaker. With more, here's our Larry Madowo.</p>

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Video How Christian Okoye became known as the ‘Nigerian Nightmare’ 2:44

<p>Two years ago Alex Zverev was on the cusp of a landmark season. A Grand Slam title looked destined to come his way and he was closing in on a World No.1 ranking. Playing against Rafael Nadal the German suffered a serious ankle injury that blew away those chances. The road ahead has been a long, uncertain one. Fast forwards to 2024 and Zverev is back to his best and eyeing a third Nitto ATP Tour crown in Turin to tee up what he hopes will be a breakthrough 2025. He's been sharing his comeback story with CNN's Aleks Klosok. </p>

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Video Alex Zverev overcoming obstacles in quest to reach the top 3:32

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Video Jordan Chiles: Simone Biles ‘left an impact on me’ 1:01

South Korea's Kim Yeji is silhouetted as she competes during the women's 25m pistol qualification during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at Chateauroux Shooting Centre on August 2, 2024.

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South Korean Olympian Kim Yeji shoots her way to stardom 2:30

<p>Famed sports commentator Stephen A Smith shares his opinion on a popular American football team with CNN's Chris Wallace. Watch the full episode of "Who's Talking to Chris Wallace," streaming September 20 on Max.</p>

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Who this ESPN commentator calls the ‘most nauseating, disgusting’ football fan base 0:47

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Watch: Daniel Ricciardo on his 2024 season and future in F1 1:58

PARIS, FRANCE - JULY 30: Gold medalist Simone Biles of Team United States reacts on the podium during the medal ceremony for the Artistic Gymnastics Women's Team Final on day four of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Bercy Arena on July 30, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)

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Does Simone Biles have any more gravity-defying firsts up her sleeve? 1:26

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Vinícius Jr. exclusive: Real Madrid squad will walk off the pitch in face of racist abuse 12:28

<p>World Sport's Amanda Davies catches up with Feliciano López - Former Spanish tennis player, 4-time Davis Cup champion with Spain and Tournament Director of the 2024 Davis Cup.</p>

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Rafa Nadal says November’s Davis Cup will be his final tournament 5:43

Golf

BELLEAIR, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 13: Caitlin Clark, professional basketball player, plays her shot from the second tee during a Pro-Am prior to The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican 2024 at Pelican Golf Club on November 13, 2024 in Belleair, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)

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Caitlin Clark swaps three-pointers for par threes at LPGA event

Rory McIlroy during day four of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship 2024 at the Old Course at St Andrews in St Andrews, Scotland, on October 06, 2024.

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Rory McIlroy thinks Donald Trump and Elon Musk could help PGA Tour and LIV Golf discussions

Jeffrey Guan of Australia looks on on the 11th hole during day three of the Le Vaudreuil Golf Challenge at Golf PGA France du Vaudreuil on June 29, 2024 in Le Vaudreuil, France.

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Australian golfer Jeffrey Guan vows to ‘be back’ after freak accident leaves him blind in one eye

SOTOGRANDE, SPAIN - OCTOBER 15: Steven Alderson of Australia poses with the trophy after winning the G4D Tour @ Estrella Damm N.A. Andalucía Masters at the Real Club de Golf Sotogrande on October 15, 2024 in Sotogrande, Spain. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

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Steven Alderson was bullied at school for being autistic. Decades on, a historic win has made him an Australian national hero

Football

Dante Rossi and Jens Stryger Larsen battle for the ball during a EURO 2024 Qualification game.

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‘We are San Marino, we always have to suffer’: What it’s like playing for the lowest-ranked national soccer team in the world

Tottenham Hotspur's Uruguayan midfielder #30 Rodrigo Bentancur (L) and Tottenham Hotspur's South Korean striker #07 Son Heung-Min warm up ahead of the English Premier League football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Bournemouth at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, on December 31, 2023. (Photo by Ben Stansall / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. /

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Tottenham Hotspur’s Rodrigo Bentancur banned for seven games over comment about teammate Son Heung-min

Javier Aguirre sustained a head injury after he was hit by a can thrown from the stands.

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Mexico soccer manager Javier Aguirre struck by can thrown onto the pitch from stands, left with bloodied head

FILE - Canada's head coach Bev Priestman gestures during the Women's World Cup Group B soccer match between Australia and Canada in Melbourne, Australia, Monday, July 31, 2023. FIFA deducted six points from Canada in the Paris Olympics women’s soccer tournament and banned three coaches, including Priestman, for one year each on Saturday, July 27, 2204, in a drone spying scandal. (AP Photo/Hamish Blair, File)

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Canada women’s soccer head coach Bev Priestman won’t return to role after drone controversy

Tennis

Italy's Jannik Sinner holds the trophy after winning the final match of the ATP World Tour Finals against Taylor Fritz of the United States at the Inalpi Arena, in Turin, Italy, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)

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World No. 1 Jannik Sinner caps stellar year with ATP Finals victory over Taylor Fritz

USA's Frances Tiafoe hits a return to China's Zhou Yi during their men's singles match at the Shanghai Masters tennis tournament in Shanghai on October 7, 2024. (Photo by Hector RETAMAL / AFP) (Photo by HECTOR RETAMAL/AFP via Getty Images)

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US tennis star Frances Tiafoe fined $120,000 for repeatedly swearing at a chair umpire

Coco Gauff lifts the Billie Jean King Trophy after winning the WTA Finals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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Coco Gauff completes dream run to become youngest to win WTA Finals in 20 years

Alex Zverev of Germany celebrates victory against Andrey Rublev during day two of the Nitto ATP finals 2024 at Inalpi Arena on November 11, 2024 in Turin, Italy.

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World No. 2 Alexander Zverev ‘ready to make that next step’ in grand slam quest

US Sports

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball drives to the basket during the first half of the game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Spectrum Center on November 16.

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Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball fined $100,000 for ‘offensive and derogatory’ phrase

Pittsburgh linebacker T.J. Watt had one sack as the Steelers beat the Baltimore Ravens.

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Steelers edge Ravens in classic, Lions continue best start in 90 years, Chargers hold on late: NFL Week 11 Sunday review

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen drops back to pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

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Josh Allen and Buffalo Bills hand Kansas City Chiefs first loss of the season

Ashton Jeanty continued his stellar season with another record-breaking performance.

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Running back Ashton Jeanty makes history as he continues excellent season

Photo galleries

Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani celebrates in the locker room after their win against the New York Yankees in Game 5 to win the baseball World Series, Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

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Gallery The best photos from the 2024 World Series

Miami Dolphins running back Jeff Wilson Jr. (23) drives as Seattle Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon (21) defends during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)

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Gallery The best photos from the 2024 NFL season

Longform

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These athletes suffered life-changing injuries. Then, they turned to psychedelics

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A doping free-for-all Enhanced Games calls itself the answer to doping in sports. Opponents say it poses a danger to health

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These young female athletes died by suicide. They all had head injuries in common

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Saudi Arabia is trying to disrupt soccer’s world order. The reasons why might surprise you